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Generally, four countries namely Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa and Namibia has specific laws that address key issues on e-transactions and e-commerce. The frameworks provide for comprehensive language utilised to effect policy best practice

However, the laws in Mauritius and Seychelles do not have specific provisions on consumer protection online.

The Law in Seychelles do not have specific provisions admissibility of electronic evidence

Legislation/Laws from the Republic of South Africa and Zambia can be used as best practises in the sense that all issues related to cyber security such as e-transaction, e-commerce, cyber crimes, data protection and consumer protection are all provided in one law.

Definition key concepts elements: there are some unique definitions from other countries legislation that can be regarded as best practises

The legislation of Seychelles can be used as best practice by other countries.

e-signature: Mauritius has the best provision of law on electronic signatures that any other country in the region.

Zambia has unique provision on the use of advanced electronic signatures

Consumer protection: The Republic of South Africa and Zambia have clearly addressed consumer

E-contracts: Mauritius All elements of electronic contracts are best addressed . The Electronic Transaction Act, 2000 has gone further by providing for declaration of intent of parties in agreement under electronic environments.